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Why has Mozilla gone over to the Dark Side?

https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/0.../mozilla_introduces_terms_of_use/ Open source browser maker ties itself up in legalese and explanations … (read more)

Asked by jpdalefirefox 4 months ago

Last reply by James (On Leave) 4 months ago

DoH question -- am I understanding this right?

It seems to me that Firefox's DoH implementation is not just pointless but actually harmful. It is security theater. Let me explain: There is no fine-grained control … (read more)

It seems to me that Firefox's DoH implementation is not just pointless but actually harmful. It is security theater. Let me explain:

  • There is no fine-grained control
  • There is no ability for the user to choose what level applies to what networks
  • Default Protection provides no protection when there is a canary domain (trivial)
  • Increased Protection provides no protection when the default provider fails (trivial)
  • Max Protection requires manual intervention when the default provider fails
  • Bonus: it's inconvenient or impossible to use on mobile

For DoH to be useful, the user has to invest effort they could better spend setting up a proper system-level solution.

Asked by undeference 3 months ago

Last reply by markwarner22 3 months ago

Goodbye

When you upload or input information through Firefox, you hereby grant us a nonexclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use that information to help you navigate, ex… (read more)

When you upload or input information through Firefox, you hereby grant us a nonexclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use that information to help you navigate, experience, and interact with online content as you indicate with your use of Firefox

It was a nice ride while it lasted

Asked by contact1176 4 months ago

Last reply by James (On Leave) 4 months ago

Pirvacy erosion

I've seen cites that prove that Mozilla's latest policy updates (thanks for no notice) are now positioning Firefox to sell our data for both ad targeting and AI training … (read more)

I've seen cites that prove that Mozilla's latest policy updates (thanks for no notice) are now positioning Firefox to sell our data for both ad targeting and AI training purposes. I oppose both, and have no use for Firefox if it joins those already disrespecting and monetizing user privacy in those regards. How do I a) ensure I'm getting the plain language notices of further policy updates, and b) register my dismay with Firefox for this betrayal? While you're coming up with an answer, I'll be discontinuing my monthly support for the Mozilla Foundation. I have HAD IT with the greed people ruining everything.

Asked by gpnms8fmnn 4 months ago

Last reply by ExcuseMe 3 months ago

Fake Extension trust wallet To Steal your crypto

Bonjour voici une extension totalement fausse a bute de récupére la seed pour accéder à au wallet voler votre argent la personne a aussi mis des faux avis l'extension tru… (read more)

Bonjour voici une extension totalement fausse a bute de récupére la seed pour accéder à au wallet voler votre argent la personne a aussi mis des faux avis l'extension trust wallet n'est que disponible sur chrome non sur mozila sur le site officiel https://addons.mozilla.org/fr/firefox/addon/trust-application/reviews/?score=1

Asked by 5llsp0ejr8 1 month ago

Last reply by Kiki 1 month ago

Warning from Malwarebyte using Mozilla firefox

Hello, When I try to use Mozilla firefox, using this rather than Google chrome I get the following warning from Malwarebyte: Exploit.PayloadProcess.Block, making me fee… (read more)

Hello, When I try to use Mozilla firefox, using this rather than Google chrome I get the following warning from Malwarebyte: Exploit.PayloadProcess.Block, making me feel uneasy. Best wishes, Torbjørn Borgen Lindhardt, Denmark

Asked by Torbjørn Lindhardt 1 month ago

Last reply by jonzn4SUSE 4 weeks ago

Opting out from Targeted Cookies on Firefox

Kaiser has installed a 3rd Party cookie. "We may also place a persistent third-party cookie (provided by Google) on your hard drive if you sign on to kp.org." The way to… (read more)

Kaiser has installed a 3rd Party cookie. "We may also place a persistent third-party cookie (provided by Google) on your hard drive if you sign on to kp.org."

The way to opt out is to go on the following website and opt out. However, only 3 out of the 51 companies could opt out on Firefox. It claims that the browser setting is prevent it from opting out. https://optout.networkadvertising.org/?c=1

Asked by teeemm.emails 1 month ago

Last reply by Denys 1 month ago

free youtube downloader wants my age from Firefox to download music videos? huh?

Free youtube downloader wants my age from Firefox to download popular music videos. I am logged in to FireFox and Free YouTube downloader identifies FireFox as my default… (read more)

Free youtube downloader wants my age from Firefox to download popular music videos. I am logged in to FireFox and Free YouTube downloader identifies FireFox as my default browser.

This is really an error for Free YouTube Downloader to correct, but many FireFox users must have solved this already. Any advice?

Thank you!

Asked by Smith 4 weeks ago

Last reply by Hassan 4 weeks ago

infection alerts

I keep getting notifications, supposedly from Mozilla and/or Microsoft on lower right of my screen, telling me the system is infected. How do i determine if these message… (read more)

I keep getting notifications, supposedly from Mozilla and/or Microsoft on lower right of my screen, telling me the system is infected. How do i determine if these messages are valid, or a scam ? Turned computer off and back on--messages keep popping up.

Asked by nealsun 4 weeks ago

Last reply by Denys 4 weeks ago

FIREFOX NOTICE ABOUT BROWSING SECURITY PROTECTION

I WAS ON A SITE AND IT BROUGHT UP THE COOKIE PAGE FOR FIREFOX TO PROTECT ME FROM PEOPLE OR COMPANIES FROM TRACKING MY BROWSING AND I COULD NOT GET BACK TO MY PURCHASE PAG… (read more)

I WAS ON A SITE AND IT BROUGHT UP THE COOKIE PAGE FOR FIREFOX TO PROTECT ME FROM PEOPLE OR COMPANIES FROM TRACKING MY BROWSING AND I COULD NOT GET BACK TO MY PURCHASE PAGE APP ACOOUNT I WAS ON. SO WHAT HAPPEN & WHY DID THIS COME UP?

Asked by Anne Marie 3 weeks ago

Last reply by Denys 3 weeks ago